Lens Summary
Brand: Sony
Also Known As: Sony 50mm f/1.8
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Sony Alpha
Release Date: 2009-05-18
MSRP Price: $168
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Explore the world of portrait photography with this lightweight moderate telephoto lens. The wide f/1.8 maximum aperture helps your subject stand out by blurring cluttered backgrounds while the 75mm effective focal length (on APS-C camera) effectively frames your subject.
Sony DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Mount Type | Sony Alpha |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5 |
| Optical SteadyShot / AntiShake (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 32° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 6 |
| Lens Groups | 5 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Nano AR Coating | No |
| Anti-Reflective / Multi-Layered / T* Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Direct Drive Super Sonic wave Motor (DDSSM) | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.34 m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Plastic |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 4.50 x 7.01cm |
| Weight | 170g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Lens Construction and MTF Chart
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